RisleyKS
A town of 322.
322 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Risley. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Risley
Most working residents leave Risley for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hillsboro (34%), Newton (8%) and Wichita (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Risley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Risley is
Risley beats the Kansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Risley | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.1% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
0% of Risley is conserved land
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. French Creek Cove Public Use Area | — | 41 |
| 2. Durham Cove Public Use Area | — | 4 |
100% of working residents leave Risley for work
Where Risley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Risley
Township in Kansas, United States
Risley Township is a township in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 225, not including the city of Hillsboro.
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- Population
- 225
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft